The Fighting Temptations [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darren's cold heart.
Record details
- ISBN: 0792197216
- ISBN: 0792197224
- ISBN: 9780792197218
- ISBN: 9780792197225
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.Special features: 8 extended music numbers; 7 extended scenes; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Affonso Beato ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music score, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, James Wright ; costume designer, Mary Jane Fort, Tracey A. White ; production designer, Victoria Paul.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson, Dave Sheridan, Angie Stone.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual references.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; produced for region 1 (North America); user must have a DVD player that will play region 1 DVDs; Dolby Digital, DTS.
- Language Note:
- English or dubbed French dialogue, English subtitles. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
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- Subject:
- Choirs (Music) > Drama.
Gospel music > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama. - Genre:
- Comedy films.
Filmed performances
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD FIG (Text) | 37810435504955 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Dobson Community Library | DVD (Text) | 30666100332552 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Edneyville Branch | 791.43 F / Feature (Text) | 33258007434884 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | DVD COMEDY RATING PG13 (Text) | 0112522639533 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | DVD 718 (Text) | 18198000555484 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | DVD F Fig 183K (Text) | 33630004147547 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Marianna Black Library | DVD FIGHTING (Text) | 39493106619721 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | DVD FIC FIGHTI (Text) | 42756202224736 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Spruce Pine Public Library | DVD Drama FIG (Text) | 34444002726784 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Walnut Cove Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30670100236482 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darren's cold heart.
